Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter has melted, add the veggies along with the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then cover and cook for about 8 – 10 minutes, until the veggies are soft but not mushy.

Next, you need to add the flour. Stir and cook the flour with the veggies for about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and stir well. You will then need to add the milk and half ‘n half plus a dash of nutmeg if you like. Bring the Broccoli Cheese Soup to a simmer and cook for a few minutes. Sample for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Finally, add the shredded cheese and stir until the cheese has melted. The Broccoli Cheese Soup is now ready to serve.

Yum! Serve this soup with your favorite crackers or a nice baguette. Enjoy!

Broccoli Cheese Soup

2 tablespoons Butter

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

1 cup Onion, finely chopped

1 cup Carrots, sliced or chopped

3 – 4 cups Broccoli, chopped

Dash of Red Pepper Flakes

1-2 cloves of Garlic, chopped

Salt and Pepper

1/4 cup Flour

1 14.5 oz. can Chicken Broth

2 cups Milk

1 cup Half ‘n’ Half

Dash of Nutmeg

1 cup (about 4 ounces) Shredded Cheddar Cheese. *

Add the butter and olive oil to a large pot that has been warmed over medium heat. Add the broccoli, onion, and carrots along with the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Cover and cook for 8 – 10 minutes until the vegetable mixture is soft, but not mushy.

Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often.

Next you will need to add the chicken stock. Stir well and make sure that the flour has mixed in properly. Add the milk, half ‘n half, and nutmeg. Bring the soup to a simmer and let cook for several minutes. Sample for seasoning and adjust to taste.

Finally, add the shredded cheese and stir until the cheese has melted. The Broccoli Cheese Soup is ready to serve. Enjoy!

*We have used both sharp and medium cheddar cheese. Both are delicious.

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Your recipe looks so delicious! Thank you for joining us this last weekend on #PureBlogLove recipe and DIY craft Link Party! I hope to see you this Thursday night again, the party starts at 8 pm EST and runs all weekend! I can't wait to see what you're cooking up next!XoXoHeidy L. McCallum

Oh I could so use a cup of this tonight! I'm freezing! Thanks for sharing! Also wanted to let you know about a new linky party starting this Saturday (tonight!!!) at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com

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